Moruya

Moruya sits on the banks of the Moruya River and combines glimpses into the town’s history with experiences on the water and two distinct market days. This gives your trip several possible focuses: you can explore historic buildings, learn about the community and its past, or plan a visit to a market. For families and other travel groups, it’s worth thinking ahead about which of these interests you want to shape your stay.

On the water and on foot

The Moruya Kayaking Trail passes through the historic town. For a 14-kilometre round trip, you can set off in the calm waters from the town of Moruya’s boat ramp in Riverside Park, east of the Moruya Bridge. The 14-kilometre distance refers to the entire round trip. If you’d like to include a paddle in your trip, this distance gives you a concrete reference for planning your day.

The Historic Town Walk offers a different perspective on Moruya’s past, taking visitors to the town’s historic buildings. This gives you a choice of distinct experiences: a trip on the water or a walk to see historic buildings. Depending on your interests, you can decide whether you’d rather discover Moruya from the Kayaking Trail or focus on its buildings during the Town Walk; there’s no need to assume the two routes have to be combined.

Two markets, different focuses

The Moruya Country Market takes place every Saturday morning on the banks of the Moruya River. At the stalls, vendors sell locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, preserves and baked goods. There are also handmade arts and crafts. The range combines food with creative crafts, giving you more than one reason to visit the market. If you enjoy seeing local produce or browsing handmade goods, you can set aside Saturday morning for a visit.

The SAGE Farmers Market is another market day in Moruya: it takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pm in Riverside Park. Locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables are on offer. In contrast to the Saturday market, this description focuses on fresh fruit and vegetables. The two market times are therefore easy to distinguish when planning your trip: Saturday morning on the riverbank or Tuesday afternoon in Riverside Park. If a market visit is important to your trip, you can make your choice based on the day of the week and the goods on offer.

Museum and local history

At the Moruya Museum, furniture, books, artefacts and mementos tell the story of life in this community since the mid-19th century. The collection therefore focuses not only on individual objects but also on the life of the community over a long period. For visitors who would like to include culture and history in their trip, the museum offers a distinct way to discover Moruya.

Among the special exhibits is the Abernethy and Co stonemason's lathe, displayed at the Moruya Museum and listed as State Heritage. Moruya’s granite history also goes back a long way: granite was first quarried here in 1850 and later used for the pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This connects a local resource with a well-known structure, without equating the different places or their stories. Together with the Historic Town Walk, the museum and granite history offer further ways to explore Moruya’s past.

These different interests can help guide your choice of a holiday rental in Moruya: perhaps you’d like to plan your stay around market times, you’re particularly interested in the museum and historic buildings, or you’re planning a paddle. In a travel group, people may have different preferences; the range of activities can help you discuss a suitable focus for your days together, without every experience having to be the same.

Discover more places

If you’d like to discover places beyond Moruya, you can also choose from Batemans Bay, Dalmeny, Broulee, Narooma, Mossy Point, Potato Point, Long Beach and Kianga.

For the broader travel overview: Eurobodalla Shire Council.